Fontys University of Applied Sciences

Fontys University of Applied Sciences
Fontys Hogescholen
MottoFor Society
TypePublic University of Applied Sciences
Established1996
Administrative staff
4,343[1]
Students44,486[2]
Location
Eindhoven, Tilburg and Venlo
,
Netherlands
Websitewww.fontys.edu

Fontys University of Applied Sciences is a Dutch university of applied sciences, located in the southern Netherlands. It has over 44,000 students[3] in several campuses. The three largest Fontys campuses are located in the cities of Eindhoven, Tilburg and Venlo. The name Fontys comes from the Latin word "fons" which means "source". Fontys offers 200 bachelor's and master's study programmes in the fields of economics, technology, health care, social work, sports and teacher training.[4] A selection of these programmes are offered in German and English. Independent Dutch university rankings by Keuzegids place Fontys among the top-ranked large universities of applied sciences in the Netherlands.[5] In 2014, former Fontys Chairperson Nienke Meijer was named the "Most Influential Woman in the Netherlands".[6][7]

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  6. ^ "Nienke Meijer (48) van Fontys is dé zakenvrouw van het jaar". Top Vrouw van het Jaar. Archived from the original on 17 August 2017. Retrieved 18 May 2017.
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